Overview of the Species Pages Group of EOL

Cynthia ParrSpecies Pages GroupSmithsonian Institution

Chinese Academy of Sciences 3 March 2009

The EOL Portal

Home Page

Species Page InformationImagesNamesTaxonomyDistinguishing characteristicsNomenclaturally and taxonomically important

literatureDistribution and mapsOriginal descriptionsFull descriptions: natural history, morphology,

reproduction, longevity, conservation, economics

Typical species page

Table Of ContentsOverview Introduction Description Physical Description Succinct Molecular Biology and Genetics Life History Identification Specimen Information Original Description Physiology and Biochemistry Ecology and Distribution Distribution Geographic Distribution Habitat Ecological Determinants/Niche Ecosystem Role Conservation

Evolution and Systematics Classification Paleontology Nomenclatural History Concepts and Synonymy Catalogue of Life Synonyms Relevance Toxicity, Symptoms and Treatment Culture Ethnobotany How to Grow Biodiversity Heritage Library References and More Information Literature References People Research Resources Editor's Links Specialist Projects Voucher Materials Interesting Facts Common Names

Example of detailed table of contents

Can have multiple data objects per table of contents chapter, from same or different sources

Videos and Maps

Links to external pages

Links to digitized literature

Public contributions

Curation, Comments, Tags

Curator plan• Curators must use their real names and

offer their scientific credentials publicly• There may be more than one curator for each page• To oversee multiple curators, master curators may be

appointed in consultation with scientific societies• Curators will review content, especially when publicly

contributed• Curators may not alter content but can reject it, rate it,

comment on it, and use the content provider’s own mechanism for correction

http://www.eol.org/files/pdfs/docs/EOL_Curatorial_Network_Plan.pdf